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Evening dress of black silk woven lace, black china silk, and black silk crepe-y satin. Bodice, which fastens down proper left front with snaps, consists of an unshaped, sleeveless china silk lining with wider lace overlayer; lace has very short magyar sleeves which end with flat "ruffle", which hangs loose at both ends. At slightly dropped waistline, unshaped satin skirt is attached with self-fabric waistband, which has a bow-shaped motif of black glass seed beads and silver cord, with attached beaded tassel. Strip of lace is attached at each side under waistband. Apart from tack near hip, skirt is fully open beneath overlap down proper left side.

2026.16.003

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Evening Gown

Dress

Female

Satin

Lace

Silk

China Silk

Black

1919 - 1922

20th Century

45-1/2 in

36 in bust, 38 in hip/waist

Drury, Celeste Frances Hough

Griffin, Irene Drury

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